The chapter title page displays CHAPTER 124 “THIS TEA IS DELICIOUS”. A tall blond man in a black suit and glasses stands holding a large briefcase labeled “THE SECRET” with a skull and crossbones. He gestures forward while speaking. Beside him looms a massive white bird with a long neck. To the right, a short man in a straw hat and cape grips a long staff, standing near a signpost reading “trans portation TSURU” with a bird logo and a schedule board. The background shows a port town with buildings and a large bird statue.
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Luffy stands alone before a massive, multi-tiered stone fountain structure in a jungle clearing. A voice from off-panel shouts, “LUFFY! WE DON’T HAVE ANY TIME LEFT! SO HURRY UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS THING!” Luffy replies quietly, “…YEAH, I KNOW.” The voice snaps back, “IF YOU KNOW, THEN HURRY THE HELL UP!” In a close-up, Luffy sweats heavily with wide eyes, a large “どーん!” sound effect above his head. He says, “I DON’T WANT TO HELP YOU…!” while another voice answers, “I KNOW BUT…”
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In the jungle, Nami yells in panic, “IT’S NOT A MATTER OF WHETHER YOU FEEL LIKE IT, JUST HELP US ALREADY!” Usopp sweats and replies, “…YEAH, BUT I JUST DON’T FEEL LIKE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT.” Nami screams, “YOU DO REALIZE WE’RE ABOUT TO BECOME WAX-FIGURES!I THAT WE’RE ON THE VERGE OF DEATH!I” with a large “ガーン!!” effect. Vivi shouts, “LET’S GO, CARUE!” as Carue the duck runs carrying her, yelling “QUACK!” Usopp calls out, “IF WE DON’T HURRY UP, OUR FRIENDS WILL BE KILLED! WE GOTTA BRING HIM BACK TO HIS SENSES!” A silhouette of Mr. 3 stands in the foreground while someone says, “THAT’S RIGHT. JUST LOOK AT WHAT’S BELOW HIS FEET.” and “GIVE IT UP. HE’S ALREADY FALLEN INTO A TRAP.” with a “ギュッ!!” sound.
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Luffy smiles and says, “OH, IT’S NOTHING. JUST A SIMPLE PAINTING.” Usopp stares in shock, “WHAT EXACTLY IS THAT THING…!I” and “HUHI THERE’S SOME SORT OF WEIRD BLACK DRAWING…” while pointing at a spiral pattern on the ground beneath Luffy’s feet. Someone yells “PAIN-TING!I” and “KYAHAHAHA…”. In a sudden attack, a large wax-like creature bursts forward with “WHAA!” and a massive “ドゴォン!!” impact. Mr. 3 shouts from within the creature, “IN OTHER WORDS, THIS IS THE END OF BOTH YOU AND YOUR LITTLE FRIENDS!” Vivi yells, “PLANNING TO RUN AWAY ON THE BIRD!I” as Carue flees with Usopp aboard, shouting “RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!” and “QUACK!” while Vivi cries, “CARUE! RUN FOR IT!”
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A frantic chase unfolds as a panicked duck-like creature flees with a rider clinging desperately to its back. The rider yells, "WAIT, WAIT! I HAVEN'T GOTTEN ON YOU YET!" while the duck squawks "QUAAACK!" In the background, voices confirm, "WE'RE CHASING AFTER THEM." and "YES." The duck twists and protests, "HEY! I SAID STOP! LET ME ON F..." and "QUAA-ACK!" as motion lines and impact effects fill the panels. Below, the scene shifts to a jungle clearing where a short-haired man stands with his back to the viewer, raising one arm. Nearby, a girl with a long ponytail reacts with surprise, and Miss Golden Week stands with a serious expression, declaring, "MISS GOLDEN WEEK, THIS IS YOUR DOING, ISN'T IT!I"
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Miss Golden Week appears in close-up, calmly eating as she explains the trap: "TOUCH THE BLACK PAINTING AND YOU'LL WANT TO BETRAY YOUR FRIENDS NO MATTER HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE TO YOU." A small bubble reads "MUNCH MUNCH." She continues, "COLOURS TRAP, BETRAYAL BLACK." Narration describes her power: "HER SPECIAL PAINTINGS, WHEN TOUCHED BY A PERSON, HAS THE SPECIAL POWER TO SUGGEST VARIOUS EMOTIONS TO THE SUBCONSCIOUS." and "IS A REALIST PAINTER WHO CAN REALISTICALLY PORTRAY EVEN THE VERY COLOUR OF EMOTIONS." In the background, a man in armor and a blonde woman react in alarm, shouting "WHAT'S GOING ON!I WHAT'S HAPPENING!I" Luffy stands trapped on a black circular symbol as narration warns, "HYPNOSIS OR SOME OTHER MIND TRICKS," and "FOR A SIMPLE-MINDED IDIOT LIKE HIM, SUGGESTIONS TO THE SUBCONSCIOUS!I OH CRAP!" Luffy looks dazed while the armored man glares.
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Luffy stands frozen on the black symbol as panicked voices shout, "YOU MUSTN'T STEP ONE FOOT OUTSIDE THE BLACK SYMBOL BENEATH YOUR FEET! PLEASE!" and "NO, LUFFY, DON'T!" "LUFFY! GET AWAY FROM THAT SPOT!" "BUT... THEN ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS GET HIM OFF OF THAT WEIRD PAINTING, RIGHT!I" Luffy begins to step forward anyway, declaring "STEP!" while others yell "...NO." "YOU HAVE TO HELP US AT ALL!" "WE DEFINITELY DON'T WANT," and "VIVI! WHAT'RE YOU-" Miss Golden Week watches with "MUNCH..." Luffy suddenly clutches his head in pain as a massive "ガーン!!" effect erupts. He cries out, "I'M COMING TO HELP YOU RIGHT NOW!" and "AH! I... I JUST FELT REALLY WEIRD ALL OF A SUDDEN!" The armored man watches intently, thinking "I SEE..."
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Luffy's face fills the panel in extreme close-up, laughing wildly with a giant open mouth and hand raised as he shouts, "BUT BEFORE THAT, I GOTTA LAUGH! AHA-HAHAHAHA!" and "BUWA-HAHAHA-HAHA!" while Japanese sound effects "どーん!!" and laughter syllables explode around him. In the next panel, the armored man and others react in shock to a new effect, yelling "WHAT IS IT THIS TIME!I" and "WHAA-AAT!I" as more laughter symbols appear. Miss Golden Week stands holding a palette and paintbrush, munching as she states, "LAUGHING YELLOW." and "COLOURS TRAP," while warning "CAN'T HAVE YOU MOVING NOW..." The armored man is struck by another impact effect "ばんっ!!" as he continues laughing uncontrollably, "HAHAHA-HAHAHA!"
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Amid a downpour of wax mist, Sanji growls, "CRAP... AT THE CURRENT SPEED THIS MIST OF WAX IS RAINING DOWN ON US, WE WON'T LAST EVEN A MINUTE MORE!" Usopp laughs wildly, "NAH, I JUST WANNA LAUGH INSTEAD! AHA-HAHAHAHAHA!" while Luffy, covered in fresh paint on his shirt, is urged by a voice, "THE PAINTING'S ON HIS CLOTHES THIS TIME! LUFFY! HURRY UP AND TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF!" Carue the duck quacks in panic as the group tumbles through the wax-covered ruins. Mr. 3's wax attacks continue, with shouts of "UWAHAHA-HAHAHA!" and "BUWAHA-HAHAHAHA!" filling the air. Someone yells, "DID YOU COME HERE TO PLAY OR WHAT!I" as Luffy bumps into Usopp and Carue. The impact fades the painted target on Luffy's back slightly. Nami notices and calls out, "AH, LOOK! THE PAINTING ON LUFFY'S BACK FADED AWAY A LITTLE BECAUSE HE JUST BUMPED INTO USOPP AND CARUE!" Usopp groans, "UGH..." while Luffy accuses, "YOU DID SOMETHING TO ME AGAIN, DIDN'T YOUI"
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Luffy, still dripping with wax and paint, snaps at Usopp, "WASN'T MY LAUGHING YELLOW FUNI" Usopp retorts from afar, "SHUT UP, YOU DUMB-DUMB-HEAD! QUIT IT ALREADY, THAT'S REALLY ANNOYING!" Mr. 3 declares, "IN ANY CASE, I GOTTA DESTROY THAT PUMPKIN!" and prepares his attack. Usopp counters with a splash of paint, shouting, "BULL-FIGHTING RED." The wax man recoils as the color strikes. Nami watches tensely, thinking, "JUST AS A CHARGING BULL WANTS TO ATTACK A WAVING RED CAPE, YOU'LL WANT TO ATTACK THAT 'BULLFIGHTING RED.'" Mr. 3 yells, "WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU AIMING!I" as Luffy charges forward with a stretching punch, "GOMU GOMU... BAZOOKA!"
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Luffy's Bazooka slams into Mr. 3's wax body with a massive "BAZOOKA!" and "BAM..." impact, sending the agent flying. An enraged voice screams, "AGHHH! I SWEAR I WON'T FORGIVE YOU FOR THIS! JUST GET LOST!" Mr. 3 recovers and mixes paints, announcing, "MIX MELANCHOLIC BLUE WITH THE LAUGHING YELLOW ALREADY ON YOUR BACK TO GET... TIME FOR THE FINISHING TOUCH." Nami watches in frustration, thinking, "IT'S USELESS... HE JUST HAD TO GO UP AGAINST THE WORST TYPE OF ENEMY POSSIBLE... HE'S JUST WASTING HIS ENERGY...!" Usopp is struck by the new color trap. Nami then calls out her own attack, "CALMING GREEN!" as she hurls a paint-filled projectile at Mr. 3, who yells "COLOURS TRAP!" in alarm.
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In a jungle clearing, Mr. 3 and an ally sit enjoying tea as a voice declares, "THIS TEA IS DELICIOUS." A massive "ズドーン!!" impact rocks the area while someone shouts, "THAT IDIOT!" Nami glares and demands, "COULD YOU PLEASE BE MORE SERIOUS HERE!I" Sanji replies coolly, "TOO BAD FOR YOU. WHAT'D I TELL YAI SHOULD HAVE PICKED A POSE WHILE YOU STILL COULD." Nami asks worriedly, "WHAT DO WE DO NOW...I" In the foreground, a silhouetted figure unleashes a powerful strike labeled "DOUBLE CANNON!" with the sound effect "トオオ..." and the note "NOSE FANCY..."
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In the jungle, Carue the duck charges forward as a massive gunshot erupts with a thunderous "ドゴーン" and "グォン!!". A voice praises, "GOOD JOB, CARUE!" while another taunts, "PUHA-HAHAHA! MISSED!" The terrified duck quacks "QUACK!" as the shooter declares, "CERTAIN KILL LEAD STAR!" Below, the gunman in a dark coat with sunglasses levels his weapon, admitting, "I REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO HAVE TO USE THIS ON A COUPLE OF SMALL FRIES LIKE THEM BUT..." A calm voice replies, "TRUE. TRYING TO CHASE THEM ISN'T GOING TO GET US ANYWHERE." The shooter insists, "IN ANY CASE, WE HAVE TO GO BACK IN FRONT OF LUFFY AND THE OTHERS!" as Carue quacks again amid swirling smoke and impact lines. The gunman retorts, "A PISTOL!I IT'S FINE, WE CAN DODGE AT LEAST ONE BULLET WITH PURE WILL-POWER!"
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The helmeted man sweats heavily, eyes wide, declaring, "THAT'S THE ONLY POSSIBLE CAUSE!" He recalls, "LAST TIME WHEN WE BUMPED INTO LUFFY, IT WAS ON HIS BACK. THE ONE WHO PAINTED IT ON HAS GOT TO BE THAT EASYGONG-LOOKING GIRL!" Another figure adds, "AS THE ENEMIES SAID, THAT WEIRD PAINTING IS THEIR TRAP!" Carue dashes frantically through the jungle with rapid "ダダダダダダ" steps and loud "QUACK!" cries, urged on by shouts of "QUICKLY!" The duck bursts into a clearing near a broken fence as the helmeted man reacts in shock with "!!!!I" and a large "ドォォォォォォ..." sound effect echoes.
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The swordsman raises a large revolver high with a dramatic "ドンッ!!" as two women watch tensely. The gunman appears in close-up, eyes narrowed, proclaiming, "THE LATEST MODEL FROM SOUTH BLUE. WITH ITS RAPID-FIRE ABILITY, YOU WON'T EVEN BE ABLE TO SEE THE BULLETS WHEN I SHOOT WITH IT." He cocks the weapon with "カチャ...!!" and warns, "YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO DODGE THIS. IT'S A FLINTLOCK.44 CALIBRE 6-SHOT REVOLVER." The helmeted man stares in disbelief with "!!!!" as massive impact sounds "ドンッ!!" and "ドンッ!!" ring out near a large metal structure.
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Luffy sits calmly in the jungle clearing sipping tea and remarks, "AHH, THIS TEA IS DELICIOUS..." Carue bursts onto the scene yelling, "LUFFY! WHAT'RE YOU..." The helmeted man sweats and stammers, "YOU IDIOT..." while Luffy continues with eyes closed, "THIS TEA IS... DE...LI...CIOUS..." The gunman aims his revolver and declares, "IT'S OVER FOR ALL OF YOU! THIS IS MY ULTIMATE ABILITY...!" Massive gunfire erupts with explosive "ドンッ!!" and "ドンッ!!" effects as he shouts, "BLOW" and the helmeted man reacts in panic.
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Luffy and Usopp stand together holding drinks as a sudden gunshot rings out. An enemy in goggles and a netted top aims and fires, shouting, "CRAP, HE FIRED! CERTAIN KILL..." A massive swirling flame attack erupts with the cry "FLAME STAR!" A strange fish-like creature reels back in shock, screaming "UWA-HHH-HHH!" and "!!!" Below, the goggled fighter sweats with a question mark overhead while another panel shows him hit, yelling "HUH!I" Usopp appears furious, shouting "KYAHAHAHA! WHAT A MORON! YOU MISSED AND HIT YOUR OWN FRIEND!" and "WHERE ARE THE BULLETSI"
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A colossal explosion erupts with the massive sound effect "オオオオオ" and the label "BREEZE BREATH BOMB!" The goggled man is blasted backward through smoke and debris. In a side panel Mr. 5 appears with a calm expression, saying "AH, I FORGOT TO TELL YOU... EVEN MY BREATH CAN EXPLODE."
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Usopp struggles to pull the injured goggled man to safety, asking "DID YOU GET A GRIP YET!I" while the man pants "HUFF... HUFF... HEY!" Nearby, Sanji mutters "THIS IS INSANE... NO BULLETS...!I" and "DAMMIT...!" Usopp questions the earlier attack: "YOU MEAN... THAT ATTACK WAS ACTUALLY TO BURN AWAY THE PAINTING ALONG WITH HIS SHIRT!I" The man replies "YEAH, I DID... THANKS FOR THAT. I WON'T LET THOSE PAINTINGS AFFECT ME ANYMORE." In a dramatic close-up Luffy glares with intense fury, sweat flying, declaring "I'M REAAAAALLY PISSED OFF NOW!" and "I'M NOT GOING TO LET EVEN A SINGLE CREWMATE OF MINE DIE!"
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SBS page featuring Eiichiro Oda answering fan letters. Reader D shouts "SENSEI!! HEY-EY-O!! I LOVE USOPP!! HEY, EIICHIRO!!! LOOK OVER HERE!!! USOOOOOOPP RUBBER BAND!!!" Oda responds with "........" and later explains relationships between characters like Jango and ancient Egypt references, ending with playful banter about tempura and the note on the Japanese word game Shiritori.
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Discussion
p8Wax mist is actively falling on the Straw Hat group.
p8Paint has landed on Luffy's shirt.
p8Carue is present and reacting with panic.
p9Usopp uses red paint as a provocation tactic against Mr. 3.
p9Mr. 3 targets a pumpkin structure.
p10Luffy lands a Bazooka attack on Mr. 3.
p10Mr. 3 combines paints on Luffy's back to create new color effects.
p11Mr. 3 is drinking tea during the fight.
p11A Double Cannon attack is launched from silhouette.
p12Gunman wields a large revolver in jungle setting against Carue.
p12Igaram accompanies the gunman during the confrontation.
p12Carue is targeted by gunfire but continues moving forward.
p13Helmeted man identifies Miss Golden Week's painting as the trap source.
p13Carue reaches a broken fence clearing while being pursued.
p13Past encounter with Luffy involved a mark painted on his back.
p14Zoro demonstrates a large revolver by raising it overhead.
p14Gunman claims the weapon's bullets cannot be seen when fired rapidly.
p14Nami and another woman observe the revolver display.
p15Luffy drinks tea in jungle clearing during active gunfight.
p15Carue arrives to warn Luffy of incoming threat.
p15Gunman fires revolver multiple times at the group.
p16A gunshot is fired by the goggled man.
p16Flame Star attack is launched and strikes a fish-like creature.
p16Usopp reacts by laughing at the shooter hitting his own ally.
p17A large explosion labeled Breeze Breath Bomb occurs.
p17Mr. 5 reveals his breath can cause explosions.
p18The goggled man states the paintings no longer control him.
p18Luffy becomes visibly enraged after the events.
What is said, page by page
p0Blond suited man speaks while gesturing forward, intent to present or explain something important.
p1Off-panel voice urges Luffy to hurry and act because time is running out, panicked mood.
p1Luffy replies quietly that he knows, reluctant tone.
p1Voice snaps back demanding Luffy hurry if he understands.
p1Luffy states he does not want to help, distressed and resistant mood.
p1Another voice acknowledges but continues the plea.
p2Nami yells that helping is not optional because they are about to become wax figures and face death, panicked and urgent mood.
p2Usopp replies he just does not feel like acting, reluctant tone.
p2Vivi shouts to Carue to go, determined intent.
p2Usopp calls to hurry and bring Luffy back to his senses before friends are killed.
p2Off-panel voice questions what happened to Luffy.
p2Silhouetted figure states Luffy has fallen into a trap and to give up.
p3Luffy dismisses the spiral as nothing, just a simple painting, calm mood.
p3Usopp reacts in shock asking what the black drawing is.
p3Mr. 3 declares this is the end for Luffy and friends, triumphant intent.
p3Vivi shouts to run away on the bird, urgent mood.
p3Voice calls for Carue to run fast.
p4Rider yells in panic for the duck to stop so he can mount properly.
p4Karoo squawks loudly in protest while fleeing.
p4Background voices confirm they are chasing the pair.
p4Miss Golden Week is directly accused of causing the current situation.
p5Miss Golden Week explains that touching the black painting causes betrayal of friends.
p5Narration describes her ability to suggest emotions via realistic color paintings.
p5Armored man questions what is happening.
p5Armored man realizes the attack targets the subconscious and calls Luffy simple-minded.
p6Allies desperately warn Luffy not to step outside the black symbol.
p6Luffy announces he will step anyway.
p6Luffy declares he is coming to help despite the effect.
p6Luffy admits he suddenly felt weird after stepping.
p7Luffy laughs uncontrollably before helping his friends.
p7Background characters react in confusion to the new effect.
p7Miss Golden Week identifies the technique as Laughing Yellow.
p8Sanji warns the wax mist will overwhelm them in under a minute, mood urgent and angry.
p8Usopp declares he wants to laugh instead of fight, mood hysterical and defiant.
p8Off-panel voice tells Luffy to remove his shirt because the paint landed on it, mood urgent.
p8Mr. 3 laughs loudly off-panel while attacking, mood mocking.
p9Luffy complains his laughing yellow paint was fun, mood annoyed.
p9Usopp tells Luffy to stop being annoying, mood irritated.
p9Mr. 3 states he will destroy the pumpkin, mood determined.
p9Usopp calls his paint attack bull-fighting red, mood tactical.
p9Nami internally notes the red paint will provoke Mr. 3 like a bull, mood analytical.
p10Mr. 3 screams he will not forgive the attack, mood enraged.
p10Mr. 3 announces mixing melancholic blue with laughing yellow, mood confident.
p10Nami thinks Luffy is wasting energy against the worst enemy type, mood resigned.
p10Usopp calls the new paint calming green, mood tactical.
p11Mr. 3 comments the tea is delicious, mood relaxed.
p11Off-panel voice calls someone an idiot, mood exasperated.
p11Nami demands Sanji be more serious, mood frustrated.
p11Sanji replies Nami should have picked a pose earlier, mood smug.
p11Nami asks what they should do now, mood worried.
p12Gunman praises Carue's forward charge with 'GOOD JOB, CARUE!' in approving tone during pursuit.
p12Gunman taunts with 'PUHA-HAHAHA! MISSED!' expressing amusement at failed attack.
p12Carue screams 'QUACK!' in panic while dodging gunfire.
p12Gunman declares 'CERTAIN KILL LEAD STAR!' as he fires revolver with intent to finish opponents.
p12Gunman admits reluctance to use revolver on weak foes but proceeds anyway.
p12Igaram calmly agrees that chasing is pointless and suggests alternative approach.
p13Helmeted man concludes 'THAT'S THE ONLY POSSIBLE CAUSE!' with certainty about the trap.
p13Helmeted man recalls the back painting occurred during Luffy encounter and blames easygoing girl.
p13Figure states the weird painting is confirmed as enemy trap.
p13Carue cries 'QUACK!' repeatedly while fleeing.
p13Voices urge 'QUICKLY!' to hasten escape through jungle.
p14Gunman boasts revolver is latest South Blue model with invisible rapid-fire bullets.